Can somebody inform me whether this Girard Perregaux would be a worthwhile purchase...

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Or this one....

 

Nice watches, bit under rated for vintage.

But to rich the first one by a couple of hundred.

Bought this for about the $600



https://omegaforums.net/threads/fab...-adjustment-girard-perregaux-gyromatic.63475/

 

I hate to ask, but what is a "regulator"? Is Girard Perregaux a brand worth collecting in general, or is it more like Timex?

 

Girard Perregaux and Timex dont play in the same league. But i like both. I have a GP sport classique and a pair of Timex marlins.

 

Thank you for your reply. I like the Timex Marlin too (do you also like the Orient Bambino?), but I want to purchase a "classic/name brand" for me to enjoy for around the next 10 or 20 years of my life, and eventually pass it on to one of my grandsons. I am paranoid of buying a Franken. Although I probably wouldn't be able to discern a Franken from a Genuine, I want to have the piece of mind that the watch(es) I purchase will be "nice" so one of my grandsons will be able to eventually wear it proudly (especially after I am gone).

 

Thank you for the explanation. The intricacies of these watches continue to amaze me. I'm happy to hear that GP is a good company since their watches' prices are aligned to my budget.

 

Thank you for the suggestion. It looks really nice and definitely the style I am looking for. Do you think it is possible to find a similar watch in mint condition, or at this age is that no longer possible? Also, I see in the pix some spotting on the right side of the dial; is that "patina"? Are those kinds of spots or marks visible to the naked eye, or only visible with close-up photography or magnification?

 

It is possible but you might want to learn a bit more about watches and GP in general if you put it into the same sentence as Timex. Nothing wrong with starting from somewhere. A simple but beautiful Omega Geneve might bring you more joy for less money and can be serviced and restored more easily than most GP pieces.

 

I see from various charts that GP is on one of the upper tiers of watches, and I know Timex is basically a discount brand. In fact, most of the "charts" show GP and Omega on the same level (IWC, Zenith, etc). That is the level I am searching for. It seems that GP are priced quite low for the era that I am interested in ('60s - '70s), and similar Omegas (Deville, Constellations, Seamaster) seem 3 times as expensive. Frankly, I'm not so concerned about the price, I just don't want to purchase a Franken, or a watch with mismatched components.

 

I was merely referring to very good condition, but I guess that's subjective. Not too scratched up with original parts. You are experts, with a more "realistic" understanding of what is achievable, and what is not realistic. I am just learning. I'm a beginner. I appreciate all of the feedback many of you folks are offering. It has been very informative.

 

Thanks again. You are 100% correct, my wipers that I replace and other parts on my car are seldom OEM, and they are certainly good enough to keep my car running. And sometimes my tires also are not matched brands. This world of watches is much more intricate than used cars, for example. I appreciate members like you giving me good suggestions, knowledge and perspective into this field. I thought the shopping process for a vintage watch might be as enjoyable as the experience I had when I shopped for my new Tudor BB Chronograph. That was a cinch (I hope I didn't pay a "newbie tax" on that). I appreciate your patience with my questions (feel free to ignore me if it becomes too much).

 

Have you read my replies to your PM's you sent me a few days ago? If you want a watch and not have to worry about getting a raw deal then simply pick something nice from the sales section of this site. It's not anywhere near as difficult as you're making it.

 

Thank you. I keep looking in both of the Sales sections, but haven't seen the style I like. I really don't mind spending a few extra bucks for a nice watch, but this world of watches is new to me and it's like entering a candy store with so many different varieties. Some very well-meaning members have offered me great advice and suggestions, however there's so many considerations. One is the style (there are few similar styles that I like); another is the brand (I've seen charts that have Omega, Zenith, GP, IWC on the same tier), and there many unknowns in this regard, i.e., are brands such as Longines, Wittnauer, Benrus etc from the '60s considered quality???; and then there are the things that I don't know about. i.e., redials, polishing, Franken parts. I appreciate your response(s), but I am a slow and deliberate learner/shopper. I apologize in advance.

 

I think you might like to have a look at vintage Hamiltons. In many respects the style and size is similar to the style of the watch you’ve pictured.

 

Is vintage Hamilton considered quality? BTW, Spruce, I like the watch in your picture. And thank you.